Headache During Pregnancy

headache during pregnancy

Many pregnant women find that they get frequent headaches. Experiencing headaches during pregnancy is one of the inconveniences and the most common complaint. Headaches can occur at any time during pregnancy, but they tend to be most common during the first and third trimesters. They do not harm the baby, but they can be uncomfortable for the women.

Actually, until now researchers still do not know exactly the main cause Headache During Pregnancy. The researchers believe that the brain cells are too eager to stimulate the release of chemicals. These chemicals irritate the blood vessels on the surface of the brain. That, in turn, causes blood vessels to swell and stimulated pain responses.

Other causes of headaches during pregnancy may involve one or more of the following:

• Lack of sleep
• Allergies
• Depression
• Fatigue
• hunger
• Low blood sugar
• Dehydration
• Caffeine
• Stress (too many changes)

Tips that can reduce Headache

• Rest more regularly
• Eat nutritious foods
• Give a warm compress on your forehead
• Drink plenty of water
• Beriki little light massage on the shoulders and neck
• Talk to pharmacists, midwives, doctors, nurses

If you are experiencing a bad headache, tell your midwife or doctor so that they can advise you. Severe headaches can be a sign of high blood pressure and you should seek urgent advice, as this could indicate a serious condition called preeclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women during the second half of pregnancy or soon after giving birth to their babies.

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